What Causes Delayed Periods?

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2014

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Tue, 1 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : 17 days late 4 negative home pregnancy tests no symptoms could I be pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

1. You are unlikely to be pregnant.

2. Get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy if in doubt.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (48 minutes later)

Why would my period be late? Is there any chance?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

1. The chances of pregnancy are very less.

2. The delay in getting periods is due occasiònal hormonal imbalance.

Dont worry about it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar